Which is the best hotel in Sydney for you? Our Sydney hotel rundown

When you’re planning a trip somewhere new, your first priority is where to stay. But deciding where to stay in Sydney can be tricky. Here’s our guide to finding where to stay in Sydney.

With so many factors at play, finding that perfect place to stay is always hard. Budget, location, services, room type… sometimes you just want a local to come and tell you this is where you should stay.

Well, perhaps we can be of assistance?

You see, when you stay in a hotel in your hometown – have a little staycation, see more of the city – you get to see where you live from a totally different perspective.

And we love staycations!

Recently we had friends come and visit us, so we had to look around to find the best places for them to stay in Sydney.

Here are our tips on where to stay in Sydney, no matter what type of holiday you’re planning.

Where to stay in Sydney – our Sydney hotel cheatsheet

Five-star accommodation

If you’re looking for optimum romance factors and the highest level of what Sydney hotels can offer, here are our picks for the luxury end of where to stay in Sydney.

Where to stay in Sydney for Boutique service

Here are some more quirky options of where to stay in Sydney. They’re still at that high end, but with a really interesting view or service. We love to find places like this in other cities – they tend to give a completely different feel to the place we’re visiting.

Right next to the Harbour Bridge in the most historic part of Sydney, this hotel has been recently refurbished and is home to a fantastic cocktail bar on the rooftop. This boutique hotel is the ideal place to stay for incredible views and a great location.

While they aren’t offering any views being right in the heart of the city, the QT offers fantastic rooms and excellent service. We love the in-room espresso martinis. We do love how QT hotels look and feel. They put a lot of effort into their quirky yet stylish brand.

Also recently renovated, the Old Clare is right at the heart of the new art scene in Chippendale. There are fantastic restaurants around including Kensington Street Social and Spice Alley – plus check out that rooftop pool and bar at the top of the hotel.

If you’re looking for a hotel in the Eastern Suburbs, the InterContinental has it all. Fantastic rooms and service, a great rooftop pool, an amazing gin bar called The Stillery and located in a very chic harbourside suburb with great boutiques, bars and restaurants all around.

Where to stay in Sydney by the beach

he new QT at Bondi while not offering any views is in one of the most prime locations at Sydney’s premier beach. The fun décor and room service make up for the lack of views in the rooms; plus you can be on the beach in seconds for your early morning swim before the rest of the tourists arrive.

With most rooms overlooking one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches, the Crowne Plaza is perfect. You’re also close to shops and restaurants, and public transport that will take you into the city in about 15 minutes.

A quirky option but right on its own small harbour beach. The Q Station – or Quarantine Station – offers unique historical accommodation with a great restaurant right in the harbour. You’re only a five-minute drive to Manly to explore everything there and a daily ferry runs straight from the wharf at the hotel.

Budget Accommodation in Sydney

Sometimes all you need is somewhere safe to leave your stuff and a place to lay your head at the end of a long day exploring. They may not have the romance of other places, but these budget tips will save you bucks.

AirBnB

Of course, the other option willing to fit all budgets is AirBnB. Our friends recently rented an incredible house at Bronte looking out over the sea and it’s a great option if there’s a few of you or if there’s just one of you.

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